"I've been to cities that never close down, from New York to Rio and old London town." The most famous city in South America, Rio is a place of contrast. A playground for the rich, and a town full of poverty and crime. Religious and hedonistic.
Cristo Redentor
The statue of Christ the Redeemer stands high over Rio de Janeiro.
Cristo Redentor
Strangely enough, it is not that big - only 38 metres high - but it is still impressive.
Corcovado crowds
The Corcovado draws crowds, not just to see the statue, but also for the magnificant views.
Sugar loaf
The Surgar Loaf is also a popular attraction.
Sugar Loaf
You get to the top by riding the cable car.
Copacabana
The famous beach of Copacabana and the concrete jungle behind it.
Ipanema
Ipanema beach is the same.
Sunset over Rio
Looking towards Corcovado from the Sugar Loaf.
